Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Join an industry leader at Encore Fire Protection, a full-service fire protection company dedicated to safeguarding lives and property across the Northeast. With over 2,000 employees and 40,000 customers from Maine to Pennsylvania, we deliver cutting-edge fire suppression, sprinkler systems, and alarm solutions.

Our mission? To be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seenand we need a Payroll Specialist who shares our commitment to excellence!

A specialist in the truest sensehighly skilled in payroll processes. If you've never worked in a payroll-related role before or if you're not a numbers person, this job isn't for you. We follow a weekly payroll schedule for over 1,400 employees across multiple states and job sites, often with prevailing wage requirements. You'll need to take quick ownership of our process and use your experience to identify ways to improve efficiency.

What You'll Do :

• Process accurate, timely weekly payroll, including hours collection, wage calculations, and paycheck distribution.
• Reconcile timecards from multiple offices, ensuring hours are correctly coded to the appropriate job and compliant with wage laws.
• Maintain secure and up-to-date payroll records, including pay rates, vacation balances, and changes.
• Act as the go-to for employee payroll questions, providing fast, clear, and helpful support.
• Manage payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and levies.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to improve systems and support cross-functional projects.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvementsbringing fresh ideas to the table around technology, reporting, and compliance.

What You'll Bring :

Why You'll Love It Here :

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Encore Fire Protection is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO / AA employer, Encore Fire Protection considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.